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MAY'S CATALOGUE OP XORTHERN GROWX SEEDS, BULBS. PLANTS AND I-'KUITS. 
Russelia Juncea. 
A handsome plant, suitable for garden or pot culture,, 
requiring the same treatment as a Geranium. It produces- 
numerous long, wirv stems wliicli are leafless. The flowers are borne on these stems, 
being about the size" and shape of Manettia blossoms. Very fine lor hanging baskets. 
15c each. 
SOLANUMS. 
Jasminoides Grandiflorum. 
SOLANUM RANTONETTI. 
A beuatiful plant of climbing habit, 
growing to a height of 4- or 5 feet. 
Its flowers are star shaped and borne in clusters, large, pure white, with a violet tinge on 
back of petals. A continuous bloomer and verv valuable for pot culture, isc each. 
Capsicastrum or Jerusalem Cherry. {f^Viant' whieV''produces 
an abundance of small scarlet berries duringthefall and winter. Very handsome and dec- 
orritive. 15c each, 
r>Q nf nt-K^f f S The true blue Solanum. It forms a neat little bush 
■VCtllt-UIlCLll. aijout 2 feet high, which is covered with blooms the entire summer 
and almost until Christmas. The flowers are clear blue with yellow center. .\s easily 
grown as a Geranium. 15c each. 
Q~_:|_.y. Everyone knows the value of this beautiful climber. Itis of most rapid 
OlIIIIctA. giow'thand easv culture and thrives well in any ordinary living room. 
The vine should be grown on strong thread if wanted for cutting. This can be cut off 
when it attains the proper growth, and the plant will sprout and grow again very 
rapidlv. 15 each. , . , „ 
C + o«,5»i Cckmilg-f o Free bloommg plants bearmg a multitude of small, tra- 
^LCVId JCl I UlaVa, grant, pure white flowers. Fine for open borders, also- 
for pot eidture in the house 15c each. 
di-t-hot^ltinrli (.^eecut.) One of the brightest and showiest plants m our entire 
OULIlCrid-lIUI* collection, it is of dwarf, compact habit, with bright green 
foKage, delicately cut. The flowers, which are borne in great profusion, are the shape of 
a sweet pea, borne on long stems, color brilliant scarlet. l5C-each. . „ 
C«ir«:<-ionn<o AlKa (Seecut.) A most desirable ever blooming plant with graceful fern-like 
OWdlHaUIIKl rilUtl. f„|iage. The flowers, which resemble a miniature sweet pea, are pro- 
duced inclusters throughout the year. It is readily trained to a trellis and of easy culture. Color purest 
white. 15c each. , „ \. , 
C-.roino^t-ii'i I ' tofra rt c This is a fit companion for Alba, theflowcrs are of the most beau- 
»3Wain»UIII<» l-,lCg«»Il». tiful shade of ro.se, and as freely produced as tht above variety. 
When grown together they present a charming appearance and never fail to excite admiration 
■wherever seen. 15c each. . . 
QAt*Icea charming little plant that is worthy of a place m every eollection. It has- 
OCrlSdcl* bright, glossy green foliage, and produces continually through the entire season 
a profusion of lovely double white blossoms. Easilj' grown and sure to please. 15c each. 
G.nnc-a^7C^fiti''7oftlanir'it There is no decorative plant that is more attractive m habit 
oan»CVeri<l fc#C<»I<llll^i-<»« and foliage than this, and none that win stand as much abuse 
and neglect. It will grow and flourish in any dark corner, and will stand gas and dust or heat. In? 
deed, the only thing that seems to check it is'too much water or frost. The leaves grow to a length of 
3to4f'e;t. and arc beautifully striped crosswise with broad, white variegations on a dark green 
ground. Grows splendidly out of doors in summer, a.sc each for strong plants. 
P7lrk<*ifllinrl«l An old but much admired house and conservatory climber. 
^LCpiltlllULla riWI lUUIlUd. ThefoUagc, which is a beautiful deep glo.ssy green, is very 
free from disease and the ravages of insects. The flowers are large, pure while and most deliciously per- 
fumed, filling a whole room with their delightful fragrance. The plant makes a very rapid growth and 
is most beautiful and decorative, especially for private conservatories, or with other plants in the 
house. We know of no house climber more beautiful or more easily grown, and heartily recommend it 
to all our customers. 20c each, $2.00 per dozen. 
nrkaanKacn-io f'xrrftin a. A magnificent perennial variety from India, of a slender, 
1 nUIIUCr^ld ri aJJI aHO. griicetul, climbing habit, similar to the annual sorts, with deep- 
green waxy leaves, which are cord«te ;it the base, giving them a very distinct aiipearance. Its crown- 
ing feature, however is its flowers, each of which is as large as a silver dollar, of pure waxy whiteness^ 
with a delicate lemon yellow spot in the center o*r throat. The plants begin to blossom when quite 
small, continue in bloom all the time, producing them in the greatest profusion. Fine for either pot or 
open ground culture. 20c each. * 
Tr<»r>rk»Tm CmS^hi A dwarf, bushv trumpet creeper which blooms nearly the whole year 
1 CCUI'la. OIIIILIII* round. The flowers are over 2 inches in length of arich lemon color shad- 
ing to dark orange yellow. 15c each. 
Tuberoses, Double Dwarf Pearl. Extra large, sc each, soc per dozen. 
Foliage distinctly striped white and green. They blossom sevci al weeks earlier 
than the double Tuberoses, loc each, 75c per dozen. 
Silver Leaf. 
Violets, riarie Louise. 
Verbenas. 
A very fragrant double blue variety. 15c each. 
(See cut.) These old and ever bcattiful little bedding annuals are still among the 
most popular pinntsfor lawn culture. The plants which we offer are grown from 
cuttings from the giant flowering varieties, and arc far superior to the old common, small flowering 
sorts grown from seed, loc each, $t.oo per dozen. 
V^inr-aa I'rcttv trailing vines verv suitable for window boxes, vases and baskets. The leaves are 
of a thick, leathery substance which stand a great amount of rough usage without 
injurj . Green leaves and variegated leaved. 30C each. 
SWAINSONIA. 
SUTHERLAND!. 
GIANT FLOWERING VERBENAS. 
